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Marco Rubio is in third place, with a group of mainstream Republicans trying to overtake him

A weekend poll gives Donald Trump a five-point lead over Ted Cruz. This poll has predicted eight of the last nine Iowa caucus winners, and if it’s right, the Republican Party establishment will be the big loser in the first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses Monday night. Marco Rubio is in third place, with a group of mainstream Republicans trying to overtake him. Dean Reynolds reports from Des Moines.

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GOP presidential candidate Marco Rubio notes, “Ted helped design George W. Bush's immigration platform.” Sen. Rubio also suggests Cruz has flip-flopped on immigration policy.

GOP presidential candidate Marco Rubio says Ted Cruz’s attempt to portray himself as the only conservative in the race is a lie. On immigration, the Florida senator notes, “Ted helped design George W. Bush's immigration platform.” Sen. Rubio suggests Cruz has flip-flopped on immigration policy. “He used to support doubling the number of green cards,” he adds. “Now, he's against it.”

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GOP candidate and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio says last minute attacks from Texas Sen. Ted Cruz are a “strange last minute desperation attack.” Rubio notes that Jeb Bush's super PAC has spent close to $30 million attacking his campaign on television

GOP presidential candidate and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio says last minute attacks from Texas Sen. Ted Cruz are a “strange last minute desperation attack.” Rubio notes that Jeb Bush's super PAC has spent close to $30 million attacking his campaign on television.

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A day before the primary season’s kickoff nominating contest in Iowa, “Face the Nation” brings you the latest on the presidential race, with GOP candidates Donald Trump and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Iowa pollster Ann Selzer, and others

A day before the primary season’s kickoff nominating contest in Iowa, “Face the Nation” brings you the latest on the presidential race, with GOP candidates Donald Trump and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Iowa pollster Ann Selzer, and others.

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A new face is on the political horizon: "Honest Gil" Fulbright, whose ads promise exactly what no politician dares promise: to be loyal to fundraisers and cash-laden lobbyists at the expense of voters

A new face is on the political horizon: "Honest Gil" Fulbright, whose ads promise exactly what no politician dares promise: to be loyal to fundraisers and cash-laden lobbyists at the expense of voters. He's the brainchild of Represent Us, a bipartisan grassroots organization dedicated to attacking the influence of money in politics. Dean Reynolds reports.

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